VERBALLY Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

verbally

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Recent Examples of verbally Queen Latifah, Teyana Taylor, Keke Palmer (who verbally expressed her approval on camera) and more gave their stamp of approval. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 Also, encourage creative outlets, such as journaling, drawing, music, or dancing—which allow children to express themselves non-verbally. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 26 June 2026 According to Spell and members of his congregation, the man had a history of verbally harassing them with threats, insults and racial slurs. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 25 June 2026 For people with disabilities, AI is providing higher quality and faster transcription for the deaf, image descriptions for the blind, and speech generation for those unable to communicate verbally. — Jessica Melugin, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for verbally

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In making the jab, Conway became one of many aldermen — most vocally Latino and progressive City Council members — who have flagged the investment firm’s ICE ties.

— Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
The production is also difficult vocally and physically, especially after a hiatus.

— Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

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Halloween Horror Nights fans will encounter demonic forces when Book of the Dead incantations are read aloud inside the newest Evil Dead haunted house coming to Universal Studios Hollywood.

— Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 21 July 2026
Outside, a group of tourists paused to watch her toil, then one read the restaurant sign near the door aloud.

— Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026

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